NEVADA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
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What is the main purpose of life insurance?
To protect against financial loss due to the insured's death.
Who is the policyowner?
The person who buys and controls the life insurance policy.
Who is the insured?
The person whose life is covered by the policy.
What is third-party ownership?
What is third-party ownership?
What is insurable interest?
A financial or emotional loss that the policyowner would suffer if the
insured dies.
When must insurable interest exists?
At the time the policy is issued.
Who receives the death benefit?
The beneficiary, named by the policyowner.
Can the insured name themselves as beneficiary?
,No
What is a producer's job before taking an application?
Assess the client's goals and recommend the right policy.
What are the 4 phases of transacting insurance?
Solicitation, negotiation, contract execution, and post-contract
service.
What is the Buyer's Guide?
A brochure explaining life insurance types and costs.
What is a Policy Summary?
A detailed illustration of the policy's terms, premiums, and values.
What does the FCRA require during underwriting?
Applicant consent for third-party reports and disclosures.
What does HIPAA protect?
The privacy of personal medical information.
What is needed before HIV testing?
Written consent and explanation of purpose and confidentiality.
What is replacement in life insurance?
Buying a new policy that causes an existing one to change or end.
What is conservation?
Attempt to keep the existing policy instead of replacing it.
Who is the replacing insurer?
The one issuing the new policy.
What must the producer do during replacement?
Provide a Notice Regarding Replacement, gather policy info, and give
disclosures.
What is the purpose of the application?
,It's a formal offer from the applicant to the insurer.
Who must sign the application?
The producer and applicant (and the insured if different).
Can the producer change the application after it's signed?
No. Only the applicant can make changes and must initial them.
What happens if an application is incomplete?
It will be returned for completion. If a policy is issued anyway, the
insurer may waive certain rights.
When is coverage effective for a life insurance policy?
Only after the first premium is paid and accepted by the insurer.
What happens if the initial premium check doesn't clear?
It is not considered valid payment; coverage is not in effect.
What is a conditional receipt?
A receipt given when premium is paid at application; coverage begins
on the later of the application date or medical exam, if the applicant
qualifies as applied for.
What happens if death occurs before the policy is issued but after a
conditional receipt is given?
The insurer must prove the policy would not have been issued to
avoid paying the claim.
When is the effective date if a medical exam is required?
The later of the application date or the date of the medical exam.
What is a binding (unconditional) receipt?
Provides immediate coverage at the time of application, usually not
used in life insurance.
What is a trial application?
An application submitted without premium; coverage begins only
after policy delivery and premium payment.
, What does C.O.D. mean in life insurance?
Collect on Delivery—policy is delivered and premium collected later.
What is underwriting in life insurance?
The process of selecting, classifying, and rating a risk to determine
insurability and premium.
Who makes the final underwriting decision?
The home office underwriter.
What is the purpose of underwriting?
To detect adverse selection and insure only acceptable risks.
What is the primary source of underwriting information?
The application.
What are the two parts of the application?
Part I - General Information; Part II - Medical Information.
Who conducts the medical exam for insurance?
A licensed medical professional like a nurse or paramedic.
Who pays for the medical exam?
The insurer.
What is an Attending Physician Statement (APS)?
A report from the applicant's doctor used for underwriting when more
medical info is needed.
What is the MIB (Medical Information Bureau)?
A nonprofit that collects and shares adverse medical info among
member insurers to detect fraud or omissions.
Can MIB be the sole reason to deny coverage?
No. It must be confirmed with additional sources.
What is an Inspection or Investigative Report?
A report about an applicant's lifestyle, finances, habits, and character.
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
RECENT VERSION
What is the main purpose of life insurance?
To protect against financial loss due to the insured's death.
Who is the policyowner?
The person who buys and controls the life insurance policy.
Who is the insured?
The person whose life is covered by the policy.
What is third-party ownership?
What is third-party ownership?
What is insurable interest?
A financial or emotional loss that the policyowner would suffer if the
insured dies.
When must insurable interest exists?
At the time the policy is issued.
Who receives the death benefit?
The beneficiary, named by the policyowner.
Can the insured name themselves as beneficiary?
,No
What is a producer's job before taking an application?
Assess the client's goals and recommend the right policy.
What are the 4 phases of transacting insurance?
Solicitation, negotiation, contract execution, and post-contract
service.
What is the Buyer's Guide?
A brochure explaining life insurance types and costs.
What is a Policy Summary?
A detailed illustration of the policy's terms, premiums, and values.
What does the FCRA require during underwriting?
Applicant consent for third-party reports and disclosures.
What does HIPAA protect?
The privacy of personal medical information.
What is needed before HIV testing?
Written consent and explanation of purpose and confidentiality.
What is replacement in life insurance?
Buying a new policy that causes an existing one to change or end.
What is conservation?
Attempt to keep the existing policy instead of replacing it.
Who is the replacing insurer?
The one issuing the new policy.
What must the producer do during replacement?
Provide a Notice Regarding Replacement, gather policy info, and give
disclosures.
What is the purpose of the application?
,It's a formal offer from the applicant to the insurer.
Who must sign the application?
The producer and applicant (and the insured if different).
Can the producer change the application after it's signed?
No. Only the applicant can make changes and must initial them.
What happens if an application is incomplete?
It will be returned for completion. If a policy is issued anyway, the
insurer may waive certain rights.
When is coverage effective for a life insurance policy?
Only after the first premium is paid and accepted by the insurer.
What happens if the initial premium check doesn't clear?
It is not considered valid payment; coverage is not in effect.
What is a conditional receipt?
A receipt given when premium is paid at application; coverage begins
on the later of the application date or medical exam, if the applicant
qualifies as applied for.
What happens if death occurs before the policy is issued but after a
conditional receipt is given?
The insurer must prove the policy would not have been issued to
avoid paying the claim.
When is the effective date if a medical exam is required?
The later of the application date or the date of the medical exam.
What is a binding (unconditional) receipt?
Provides immediate coverage at the time of application, usually not
used in life insurance.
What is a trial application?
An application submitted without premium; coverage begins only
after policy delivery and premium payment.
, What does C.O.D. mean in life insurance?
Collect on Delivery—policy is delivered and premium collected later.
What is underwriting in life insurance?
The process of selecting, classifying, and rating a risk to determine
insurability and premium.
Who makes the final underwriting decision?
The home office underwriter.
What is the purpose of underwriting?
To detect adverse selection and insure only acceptable risks.
What is the primary source of underwriting information?
The application.
What are the two parts of the application?
Part I - General Information; Part II - Medical Information.
Who conducts the medical exam for insurance?
A licensed medical professional like a nurse or paramedic.
Who pays for the medical exam?
The insurer.
What is an Attending Physician Statement (APS)?
A report from the applicant's doctor used for underwriting when more
medical info is needed.
What is the MIB (Medical Information Bureau)?
A nonprofit that collects and shares adverse medical info among
member insurers to detect fraud or omissions.
Can MIB be the sole reason to deny coverage?
No. It must be confirmed with additional sources.
What is an Inspection or Investigative Report?
A report about an applicant's lifestyle, finances, habits, and character.
